Court Ceremonies and Rituals of Power in Byzantium and the Medieval Mediterranean: Comparative Perspectives
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
604
Language
English
Published
Sep 19, 2013
Publisher
Brill
ISBN-10
9004256865
ISBN-13
9789004256866
Description
In this exploration of medieval political culture, the author delves into the elaborate court ceremonies and rituals that characterized power dynamics in Byzantium and the broader Mediterranean. By examining the intricate details of these public performances, the work highlights their significance in legitimizing authority and reinforcing social hierarchies.
Through comparative perspectives, it draws parallels between the varied practices of different regions, revealing the underlying similarities and unique features that shaped their political landscapes. The study invites readers to appreciate how ritual and ceremony were utilized as tools of governance, enriching their understanding of medieval history and its complexities.
Through comparative perspectives, it draws parallels between the varied practices of different regions, revealing the underlying similarities and unique features that shaped their political landscapes. The study invites readers to appreciate how ritual and ceremony were utilized as tools of governance, enriching their understanding of medieval history and its complexities.
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